IPv6 Enablement for Enterprises Waliur Rahman Managing Principal, Global Solutions April, 2011
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What We ll Cover Enterprise Drivers for IPv6 Migration Complexities Verizon IPv6 Transition Solutions 3
Enterprise Drivers for IPv6 Basic Demand Drivers More network appliances but lack of IPv4 addresses to support Mandates for U.S. Government Agencies Control OpEx for network and IT Elimination of complex NAT networks Strong intrinsic security Better support for mobility applications Greater flexibility and simplicity Business process improvements 4
Enterprise Drivers for IPv6 New Opportunities to Improve Business Performance New business opportunities More addresses for objects enhanced automation and productivity Machine-to-Machine (M2M) telematics IPv6 connection to anything 5
Migration Complexities Deployment Considerations Compatibility issues between IPv4 and IPv6 Vendor interoperability issues with IPv6 Potential security issues Network management considerations Existing hardware may not handle IPv6 traffic efficiently Router memory and CPU limitations may preclude IPv6 deployment Technology refresh cycles can be exploited to deploy IPv6 capabilities Global public routing practices continue to evolve 6
Migration Complexities Identify Dependencies on IPv4 DNS Inserting AAAA records in DNS for resources without IPv6 connectivity Operational support systems/operations and maintenance systems Performance measurement and reporting Fault management tools and trouble ticketing systems IPv4/IPv6 address management tools Staff training call centers, store fronts, IT, NOC, etc. Firewalls, IDSs, IGP protocol Security Deployment of automated IPv6 address management systems 7
Migration Complexities Suggested Risk Mitigation Strategies Security organizations need to be early adopters Increase the level of security controls during initial IPv6 deployment Monitor for false router advertisements in the corporate network, use authentication Filtering considerations and strategies must be developed Enforce multicast scope limits at appropriate network and sub-network boundaries 8
Verizon IPv6 Transition Methodologies IPv6 Transition Planning Considerations IPv6 transition is a process, not an event Requirements Analysis and Gap Assessment Planning and Design Implementation Time phased, iterative endeavor, involving: Requirements and gap assessment Systematic planning and design Methodological implementation IPv6 Transition Network Logic Enhancements Business Logic Enhancements Front and Back- Office IT Systems IP Appliances and Utility Systems Safeguard business continuity during the transition process IPAM & DNS Infrastructure Security Systems Competency Development 9
Verizon IPv6 Transition Methodologies A Proven Approach, Built on Core Principles Phases Verizon s IPv6 migration strategy consists of multiple phases: IPv6 Preliminary Assessment IPv6 Impact Assessment & Compliance Gap Analysis IPv6 Transition Planning IPv6 Transition Implementation All four phases key to planning and implementing a successful migration Main focus is to assist with migration from IPv4 networks to dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 infrastructure A smooth transition to IPv6 requires clearly set expectations, sound planning, and an established approach 10
Verizon IPv6 Transition Methodologies, (cont d) Preliminary Assessment Educational services on IPv6 transition Presentations covering industry trends Case studies including lessons learned and caveats Situational analysis and requirements elicitation Review of overall market-specific business context and drivers for IPv6 Preliminary assessment of existing network infrastructure: architecture, deployed components and systems Preliminary assessment of business logic systems, applications, and services Review of IT and network operations management Review of security management Development of strategic IPv6 roadmaps A strategic, intelligent approach to IPv6 transition should be designed to maintain performance and avoid potential challenges
Verizon IPv6 Transition Methodologies, (cont d) Impact Assessment and Compliance Gap Analysis Detailed assessment of network capabilities and systems Hardware, software, associated management tools Identification of business and technical drivers for IPv6 transition Detailed assessments and compliance analysis Site survey, network logic, business logic, security management and compliance, evolution plans Education and competency development Benefits, industry directions, standards, compliance, vendor roadmaps Training, reports on IPv6 readiness findings, detailed transition roadmaps An in-depth understanding of your networks, systems, and processes is necessary and their associated requirements and risks
Verizon IPv6 Transition Methodologies, (cont d) IPv6 Transition Planning A comprehensive, enterprise-wide migration strategy that will: Provide vertical-specific industry analysis and best practices Identify technologies and develop a target compliant architecture Develop a POC lab simulation environment prior to migration Define IP addressing framework, automated tools, management processes Develop detailed project management plan Develop detailed pre and post-migration test plans and success criteria Recommend migration paths for non compliant network devices Develop the detailed implementation plan and related documents Provide education, coaching, and training Realize immediate benefits of IPv6 by leveraging a proven transition strategy 13
Verizon IPv6 Transition Methodologies IPv4 to IPv6 Transition Technology Considerations MPLS-Based Solutions IP-Tunnel Approaches NAT-Based Solutions 6PE 6VPE Configured Tunnels Automatic Tunnels IPv4 to IPv4 (Mitigation) IPv4 to IPv6 (Interworking) GRE 6to4 NAT44 NAT464 L2TP 6RD NAT444 NAT64 GFP ISATAP DS-Lite NAT-TCP NAT-UDP IP Teredo NAT-ICMP DS-Lite These approaches are not mutually exclusive and can be deployed concurrently 14
Verizon IPv6 Transition Methodologies, (cont d) IPv6 Transition Implementation Physical and logical implementations of the developed IPv6 transition plan Detailed project management of every aspect of implementation and management Physical installations Device configurations (network core, edge, LAN devices, servers, OS, etc) Execute pre and post-test plans Documentation»Design and configurations, procedures Fine-tune network, server HW/OS IPv6 implementation should help enterprises leverage new technology and networking capabilities and drive flexibility and performance 15
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